US sanctions accelerate Iran’s blockchain drive
Al-Monitor - Blockchain technologies, especially cryptocurrencies, have become a hot topic in Iran during the past few years, just as…
Iran says special channel for trade with Europe almost set up
Al-Monitor - Iranian officials have announced that a special channel to conduct trade with European countries has been established and…
As Sanctions Take Effect, Loss Of Oil Revenue Hits Iran’s Budget
Radiofarda - The Iranian government has lost two thirds of its funding, according to statements from the head of the…
Foreigners Are ‘Looting’ Iranian Markets – Economist
Radiofarda -A prominent Iranian economist says selling essential goods to foreigners in Iran's border area markets is "looting" and should…
Huawei CFO Arrested In Canada For Violating U.S. Sanctions On Iran
Reuters- Canada has arrested Huawei's global chief financial officer in Vancouver, where she is facing extradition to the United States…
U.S. Confirms Its Iran Envoy Met Saudi Energy Minister In Vienna
Radiofarda -The U.S. government confirmed that Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih met with U.S. special representative for Iran Brian Hook…
Iranian TV: Suicide Car Bombing Kills 3 in Southeast Iran Port City
VOA - A suicide car bomber attacked a police headquarters in the southeastern Iranian port city of Chabahar on Thursday,…
A Daily Overview of Human Rights Violations in Iran for December 5, 2018
HRNA - The following is an overview of human rights violations in Iran on December 5th, 2018 based on the…
Iran’s Reformists under pressure to clean house amid criticism of leadership
Al-Monitor - Despite mounting criticisms, member of parliament Mohammad Reza Aref — a one-time presidential candidate — was recently re-elected as the…
Khamenei orders controversial retirement law amended
Al-Monitor - The Iranian government implemented a new retirement law in September intended to abolish a decades-long practice of re-employing public sector managers already past…